Science Buddies Engineering Challenge: Design a Rubber Band Car!
Great for all ages!
Click here to learn more about the Science Buddies Engineering Challenge!
Learn things like:
- What is this year’s Science Buddies Engineering Challenge? Where can I learn more?
Create a rubber band car that can travel the furthest with the least amount of materials. Rubber Band Car | 2024 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge (video)
- Who can participate?
Students in grades K-12.
- Is this challenge for individuals or groups?
Individuals and groups of up to 4 students may participate.
- What resources are available to teach this lesson to my students?
Rubber Band Car Lesson Plans
- Elementary School Rubber Band Car Challenge
- Middle School Rubber Band Car Challenge
- High School Rubber Band Car Challenge
- Student Instructions for Rubber Band Car Challenge
- When can projects be submitted?
The online submission form opens on February 18, 2024, through March 18, 2024.
- What is the prize this year?
Random drawings for prizes of $1,000 dollars will be held for qualifying projects. The more your school enters the higher the chance of your school winning. Each school can win one $1,000 dollar prize.
Helpful links:
Take the Science Buddies Engineering Challenge! (website which also includes past challenges that can be used for excellent STEM lessons)
Rubber Band Car | 2024 Science Buddies Engineering Challenge (video)
Please do not hesitate to reach out for help with STEM and Instructional Technology by using our ecses-it@iu13.org email.
Frequently used links:
ECSES Instructional Software programs
Technology Tools sign-out sheet
Maker Space Inventory of Materials
Your ECSES STEM and IT Team
